Description

2,4-Dibromonicotinic Acid is a high-purity halogenated nicotinic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides versatile reactivity for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting the central nervous system and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare functionalized pyridine-based ligands for transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or molecular semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting point for creating labeled compounds or probes for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Employed in contract research organizations (CROs) and academic labs for method development and novel compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromonicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1269291-41-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	280.90 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromopyridine-5-carboxylic Acid; 5-Carboxy-2,4-dibromopyridine; Nicotinic Acid, 2,4-dibromo-; 2,4-Dibromo-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromonicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.